
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home
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![]() Ultimate Guide to Floors Walls and Ceilings From the Publisher The Ultimate Guide to Floors, Walls, and Ceilings shows readers how to repair and enhance these areas of his or her home. The floors, walls, and ceilings of a home present dozens of opportunities for remodeling and improvement, and the Ultimate Guide to Floors, Walls, and Ceilings helps readers take advantage of those opportunities. For flooring, readers are guided through the process of applying new finishes to existing flooring to removing old material and installing any one of a number of flooring products. Wall projects include everything from building new walls, repairing damaged ones, and applying new finishes. Readers interested in making ceiling improvements will see how to install ceiling trim work and finish products. Easy-to-follow photography shows readers how they can incorporate the latest trends in floors, walls, and ceiling products and techniques in their homes. |
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Guide to KitchensFrom the Publisher Ultimate Guide to Kitchens guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling a kitchen or building a new one from scratch. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers step-by-step instruction in installing sinks, faucets, countertops, appliances, and floor and wall finishes. General construction projects, such as building walls, adding windows, and completing electrical and plumbing work are also covered. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them. |
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Guide to BathroomsFrom the Publisher Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms guides the reader through the process of designing and doing the work involved with remodeling an existing bathroom or adding a new one. Homeowners will find inspirational information on layout and design, but most of the book covers the hand-on parts of the projects, including adding new tubs and showers, vanities and sinks, and installing flooring and other finishes. Over 60 easy-to-follow photo sequences demonstrate the most popular projects, including the basics of plumbing and electrical work. Homeowners can use the book to do the entire project or pick the parts that interest them. From the Jacket: Ultimate Guide to Bathrooms All the information you need to design and build your new dream bathroom. Over 720 photos and illustrations. - Step-by-step guides to installing sinks, tubs, countertops, faucets, natural stone, ceramic tile, and more - Tips for selecting the best fixtures and fittings for master suites, family baths, and powder rooms - The basics of plumbing, electrical, and finished carpentry for a professional-quality job |